Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,157.[1] Its county seat is Roswell.[2]
| Chaves County, New Mexico | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of New Mexico | |
 New Mexico's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | February 25, 1889 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Roswell |
| Largest City | Roswell |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
6,075 sq mi (15,734 km²) 6,065 sq mi (15,708 km²) 9.8 sq mi (25 km²), 0.2% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
65,157 11/sq mi (4/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 |
| Website: co.chaves.nm.us | |
| Named for: José Francisco Chaves | |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Chaves County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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